A photo in August 2012 shows the progress the 31-story tower being built at Anadarko's campus in The Woodlands. It will be connected to a 30-story tower, shown at the right.

A photo in August 2012 shows the progress the 31-story tower being built at Anadarko's campus in The Woodlands. It will be connected to a 30-story tower, shown at the right.

Photo: Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

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November 2012.

November 2012.

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January 2013.

January 2013.

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March 2013.

March 2013.

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May 2013.

May 2013.

Photo: Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

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Hundreds of contractors, the construction crews carrying out the work, Anadarko leadership,management of D.E. Harvey Building, the Patrinely Group and other Woodlands-area leaders participated in a topping out ceremony on June 20. less

Hundreds of contractors, the construction crews carrying out the work, Anadarko leadership,management of D.E. Harvey Building, the Patrinely Group and other Woodlands-area leaders participated in a topping out ... more

Photo: Eric Kayne

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Construction worker Martin Iglesias grabs all the bills he can inside a box that blows cash around as Anadarko Petroleum celebrates the topping out.

Construction worker Martin Iglesias grabs all the bills he can inside a box that blows cash around as Anadarko Petroleum celebrates the topping out.

Photo: Eric Kayne

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Construction workers enjoy the buffet.

Construction workers enjoy the buffet.

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Plans for the new offices which will accommodate 1,550 workers.

Plans for the new offices which will accommodate 1,550 workers.

Photo: Eric Kayne

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Project team celebrates the progress on the new building.

Project team celebrates the progress on the new building.

Photo: Eric Kayne

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Steaks for everyone.

Steaks for everyone.

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Workers from D.E. Harvey Builders enjoyed the day.

Workers from D.E. Harvey Builders enjoyed the day.

Photo: Eric Kayne

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Lunch time.

Lunch time.

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Time for tea.

Time for tea.

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Representatives from D.E. Harvey Builders address the crowd.

Representatives from D.E. Harvey Builders address the crowd.

Photo: Eric Kayne

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The break is well deserved.

The break is well deserved.

Photo: Eric Kayne

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A red oak is hoisted to the top of the 31 story tower, a tradition when the building reaches its final height.

A red oak is hoisted to the top of the 31 story tower, a tradition when the building reaches its final height.

Photo: Eric Kayne

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Future office space.

Future office space.

Photo: Eric Kayne

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April 2013 aerial photo.

April 2013 aerial photo.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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April 2013 aerial photo.

April 2013 aerial photo.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Anadarko’s new tower nears completion (photos)

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Things are on the rise at Anadarko Petroleum Corp.’s headquarters in The Woodlands.

The global oil and gas independent expects to finish its 31-story Hackett Tower — named for recently retired CEO James Hackett— early next year. The company gave the FuelFix an advance look inside on Wednesday.

Hackett Tower is adjacent to the decade-old Allison Tower. Its name honors Anadarko’s first CEO, Robert Allison.

The new tower will add 550,000 square feet of office space that can accommodate 1,700 workers — plenty of growing room for the headquarters workforce that now totals 2,252. While some employees will move in from rented space nearby, the company has increased its staff nearly 18 percent in the last two years, and the new tower provides space to continue this trend.

The building reflects Anadarko’s prosperity: Its main commons area, with cathedral-high ceilings, white marble floors and craggy, cleft-cut travertine walls, befits a company that earned $2.45 billion in 2012 on revenue of $13.41 billion.

The tower — certified under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program — features hundreds of individual offices, meeting rooms with natural lighting, and several amenities that showcase Anadarko’s commitment to giving employees a work-life balance.

For example, the company has invested in keeping workers fed and fit — devoting areas on the 12th and 13th floors to a spacious cafeteria and fully-equipped exercise facility that includes a wood-floor basketball court.

Floor-to-ceiling windows are designed to let in the sun — and a pristine view of neighboring office buildings, surrounded by The Woodlands’ ubiquitous pines, oaks and other trees.

The building design provides mostly single-occupant offices, with windows at the top of each to provide internal offices some natural light. The design contrasts with the open office plan Exxon Mobil Corp. envisions for the sprawling campus it’s developing just south of the Woodlands.

Anadarko CEO Al Walker said the company’s work environment contributes to low turnover, luring people back year after year.

“That is what makes us unique,” he said, “and why people like working for us.”

The topside production module of the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar is shown under construction at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

The topside production module of the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar is shown under construction at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is ... more

The Lucius spar is hauled from Finland to Ingleside, Texas, where the topsides of the platform are under construction.

The Lucius spar is hauled from Finland to Ingleside, Texas, where the topsides of the platform are under construction.

Photo: Anadarko

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The Lucius spar is hauled from Finland to Ingleside, Texas, where the topsides of the platform are under construction.

The Lucius spar is hauled from Finland to Ingleside, Texas, where the topsides of the platform are under construction.

Photo: Anadarko

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The Lucius spar is hauled from Finland to Ingleside, Texas, where the topsides of the platform are under construction.

The Lucius spar is hauled from Finland to Ingleside, Texas, where the topsides of the platform are under construction.

Photo: Anadarko

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The Lucius spar is hauled from Finland to Ingleside, Texas, where the topsides of the platform are under construction.

The Lucius spar is hauled from Finland to Ingleside, Texas, where the topsides of the platform are under construction.

Photo: Anadarko

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The Lucius spar is hauled from Finland to Ingleside, Texas, where the topsides of the platform are under construction.

The Lucius spar is hauled from Finland to Ingleside, Texas, where the topsides of the platform are under construction.

Photo: Anadarko

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The Lucius spar is hauled from Finland to Ingleside, Texas, where the topsides of the platform are under construction.

The Lucius spar is hauled from Finland to Ingleside, Texas, where the topsides of the platform are under construction.

Photo: Anadarko

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Tugboats are shown beside the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Tugboats are shown beside the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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A tugboat is shown beside the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

A tugboat is shown beside the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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A tugboat is shown beside the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

A tugboat is shown beside the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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People on a tour at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, look at the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

People on a tour at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, look at the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar, the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar, the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. The diameter of the spar is 110 feet and the length is 605 feet. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, work on the Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's Lucius truss spar Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. It is the largest spar built to date by Anadarko. ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Don Vardeman, vice president of worldwide projects management at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, talks at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, in front of the topside production module that will be attached to the Lucius truss spar shown Thursday, July 11, 2013, in Ingleside. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Don Vardeman, vice president of worldwide projects management at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, talks at Kiewit Offshore Services, 2440 Kiewit Road, in front of the topside production module that will be ... more